What is the Survivors Lap?
The opening lap of Relay For Life is dedicated to cancer survivors. We honour survivors for their courage, strength and victory over cancer, as they lead the way in the first lap of the event, proudly wearing either ribbon slashes or special T-Shirts. Caregivers and family are welcome to join them also. The rest of the teams line the track and applaud as official opening lap music is played.
All cancer survivors are welcome whether they belong to a team or not. Participants include those who are now cancer free, and those who are currently undergoing treatment. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you are a survivor each and every day.
The Cancer Society of New Zealand would love to honour all cancer survivors at the Opening Ceremony.